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Douglas County Museum - Umpqua Light House and Coastal Gift ShopTemporary on-call position non-benefited, no guarantee of hours. Job Summary: This position performs professional duties which primarily include the design and fabrication and installation of museum exhibitions as well as general facility operations and grounds improvement projects.Essential Functions: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Coordinate the planning, design, construction, and installation of exhibits at main museum and at lighthouse museum site. Under the direction of the Museum Director, or his/her designee, prepare accurate exhibition budgets and itemized materials cost and professional services cost. Adhering to established statutory regulations and/or County procedures, select and oversee the work of outside exhibit contractors as required and in accordance with scope of services agreements.Maintain, move and store exhibit components and props, and other museum related objectsIn conjunction with museum collections manager, coordinate and maintain the proper storage and associated environmental controls for collection areas.Monitor Museum exhibition, approve expenditures within limits of designed budget authority, meet with vendors and order exhibition and building supplies.Maintain workshop area, equipment and supplies inventory and repair and maintain power and hand tools.Participate in development of longer range facility plans which may include construction and remodel projects.Coordinate the set-up, take-down and clean up for meetings, demonstrations and special events. Determine and coordinate the custodial duties of assigned facility custodianRequest (submit digital work orders) and coordinate the assistance of the Building Facilities Department as needed.
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SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred: Five years progressively responsible work experience in building construction, fine carpentry, theater set building, interior design & construction, retail environment construction. Desirable qualifications: Prior experience within a museum environment.Knowledge of: carpentry for construction and installation of exhibits; Thorough knowledge of maintenance techniques required. Skill in: Use of a wide variety of wood shop equipment, small hand tools, operating automated systems, handling of fragile objects. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; assemble and fabricate museum exhibit components; interpret scaled diagrams of exhibit layouts; read blue prints and penciled layout sketches; plan and coordinate and direct the activities of support staff such as community service, parole and probation workers, contractors and subcontractors; estimate time and materials for individual projects; work independently and manage time efficiently; establish and maintain records and reports; conduct research and compile and analyze technical data; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, contractors, vendors, public agencies and the public. Establish and maintain museum registration records, reports, and statistical data.RequiredAt time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license Regular and consistent attendance Position requires infrequent driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy as part of contingent offer of employment